CLC Board Meeting 1/18//06

Call to Order 6:40 PM

Present: Heidi Fletcher, Darlene Fink, Lori McTavish, Leslie Aderhold, Andrea Ryan, Tonya Daher, Morgan Ilgen and Linda Bergeman, and Melanie Loring

Absent: None

Attendees: Kosta Dussias, Pat Hunt, Mark Toci, Donna Fisher

The review of the December 14, 2005 minutes was reserved until the February Board meeting.

Business Manager Report

Kosta passed out an updated budget reflecting the actual year-to-date figures. It appears we are in line with projections for the year. He informed the Board that the audit had been completed. The audit findings indicate we have a “strong financial condition.”

A letter from the school district indicates that CLC can participate in a new health plan and retain some of the benefits from the current District plan.

Kosta asked the Board if we wanted to be in State College magazine’s school-oriented issue. Discussion regarding cost and size of ads available and deadline for issue ensued. Linda B. moved and Morgan seconded motion to authorize Kosta purchase up to half page in that issue based on the prices quoted. Lori will contact her representative with the magazine to see if she can get a better cost for CLC.

Kosta informed the Board that CLC would be hosting a cancer society fund raiser on February 11, 2006.

ECO Report

Pat stated that the SCASD Board discussed our charter, functioning, and integrity at their last Board meeting. They will be voting on the renewal of our charter on January 22, 2006. Their preliminary assessment leads Pat to believe that our charter should be renewed.

Inquiries about enrollment continue and Donna’s class has increased by two students.

PSSA testing will be in February (grades 5 and 8); reading and math will be March 5-8 for the entire student body. Individually-wrapped, ready-to-eat snacks provided by Friends of CLC are welcome.

Tonya mentioned that she really enjoyed the 7^th grade’s recently-sponsored dance. The staff should be commended on the great relationship they have with the students. The student behavior at the dance was also exemplary.

Andrea described problems in the parking lot with ice. She has personally spread salt and sand because the ice appeared dangerous and also was at the entryway to the school. She asked if provisions could be made for the time after Kosta leaves until the end of ESP to ensure safety of those arriving and leaving from the school. Pat said that Denise and the ESP staff should be responsible for safety during ESP and she would discuss this with Denise who is in charge of ESP.

“Friends of CLC” Update

Heidi asked about arrangements for the February CLC Day of Caring as it was fast approaching. Andrea reported that no plans had been made yet but that the group should begin soon because it is coming up in February.

Andrea discussed confusion among parents about a request from administration for Friends’ funds as a deposit on a van. Some Friends’ members were unsure what to do in light the request’s informality and the formality of team grant requests. Andrea stated requests should be in writing to avoid confusion in the future. Linda B. mentioned that there had not been follow-up on the status of the grant requests that had been presented. She asked if the teachers who made requests could be updated as to the status of those requests. Andrea said she would be sure to have someone from Friends contact all staff who had made requests to give an update on progress in filling requests. Linda B. said she wanted to extend special thanks for the effort made by Friends during the holiday season.

Andrea mentioned that a parent had asked Andrea to offer a yard sale as a viable fund raiser for Friends to manage. There was some discussion, but no final decision was made.

Old Business

No other old business was discussed.

New Business

There was no additional business presented to the Board. Lori motioned to adjourn, and Leslie seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM